Disabled basketball player's big moment became Cerritos College's nightmare

Last December, the Cerritos Junior College basketball team had a big lead late in the game, so head coach Russ May subbed in Kade West. It was the ...

March 22, 2023
9:40 AM

Last December, the Cerritos Junior College basketball team had a big lead late in the game, so head coach Russ May subbed in Kade West. It was the first time West had ever played, but he received a standing ovation from fans of both teams because he is autistic and deaf. LA Times sports columnist Bill Plaschke joined Kelvin Washington on 'LA Times Today' and shared how what should have been a beautiful moment turned into a nightmare for the Cerritos basketball team.  West took a basketball course with Russ May at Cerritos College and eventually became an honorary member of the junior college's team.

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